Why Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Ra… Read Full Bio ↴Why Bother? was a series of five 10-minute long radio interviews for BBC Radio 3, between Chris Morris and Peter Cook's character Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling in 1994. The complete series has been released on a CD by the BBC. Cook received the sole writing credit whilst Morris also produced the series.
Morris played a variation on the abrasive interviewer character he had perfected on The Day Today, cleverly prompting Cook into some of his best work. The short pieces provide further insights into the Streeb-Greebling character that Cook had created for Not Only... But Also in 1965. Topics of conversation include Streeb-Greebling's work with eels, his role in the racial violence following the Rodney King trial, his military career and his habit of strangling his business partners. The listener learns that Streeb-Greebling was put in prison by his father at the age of four and hears of his next project: cloning from the fossilised remains of the infant Christ with the assistance of BMW, Honda and Sony.
Morris played a variation on the abrasive interviewer character he had perfected on The Day Today, cleverly prompting Cook into some of his best work. The short pieces provide further insights into the Streeb-Greebling character that Cook had created for Not Only... But Also in 1965. Topics of conversation include Streeb-Greebling's work with eels, his role in the racial violence following the Rodney King trial, his military career and his habit of strangling his business partners. The listener learns that Streeb-Greebling was put in prison by his father at the age of four and hears of his next project: cloning from the fossilised remains of the infant Christ with the assistance of BMW, Honda and Sony.
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Peter Cook & Chris Morris Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Chris Morris:
Forever Forever Doesn't seem so long with you I'm in love …
Get a Hold of Yourself What a whirlwind, she ain't a friend Sit in an…
Higher Out of the blue, there was you Speaking in a…
I Fell for U I took a step You took one closer I kissed…
Let's Get Out of Here Let's Get Out Of Here Let's Get Out Of Here…
Paradise Everybody needs a little time away When you feel it’s time…
Sunshine in the Rain Today I let the darkness bring me down I promise…
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luke bailey
I feel privileged having just listened to this. Inspiring, amazing and hilarious.
Tmuk2
Just hearing Chris Morris say "puff adder" had me laughing out loud. He's one hell of a talent.
Dr Strangelove
Listening the the brain of Cook at work is an absolute pleasure.
TheAdmiral1976
Two of the most talented comedic satire geniuses. Shame Peter isn't with us no more and we when will Morris surface out again?. The comedies of today is full of shit...
Jon Tattum
Fantastic. But if there is any talk of Morris outwitting Cook, really it's just a marvel that he was able to keep up with him at all.
Derek Rees
I had to laugh.
Joe Wisniewski
I wish my family heirloom was a puff adder
Liam O'neill
to theadmiral1976 - chris morris is currently on stewart lee's comedy vehicle, new series out this year